Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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